Key Staff at ACI
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Paul Cassidy
Founder and President
Paul’s passion for water and fishing is evident as soon as you walk into his office. Trophy size fish cover the walls and he’s got a unique story for each of his catches. Paul brings this passion and love for the sport to work each day, whether it involves fish or not. His eleven years of experience as the Northwest Area Fisheries Manager for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish doesn’t hurt either. Paul’s influence and expertise shines through in each and every lake and stream built by ACI. Although Paul primarily takes on the marketing and client relations duties for the Company, there isn’t a design or proposal that goes out the door that doesn’t first get his stamp of approval.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business, New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries Sciences, New Mexico State University
Founded Aquatic Consultants, Inc. in 1998
Lisa Cassidy
Office Manager
The best companies in the World go nowhere without a quality staff running the office. At ACI, Lisa Cassidy keeps all of us heading in the right direction, manages the office, and helps maintain relationships with all of our clients. When you call or stop by ACI and meet Lisa, we’re sure you’ll agree that she is a big reason for our success.
Joined ACI in 2011
Billy Collins
Project Manager/Biologist
Don’t let Billy’s calm demeanor fool you, he’s all business on the job site. Billy started his ACI career in our biology division and after two years, found his calling in our construction division. With over six years experience in heavy equipment operation and construction, and his two years managing fisheries and lakes, Billy offers a unique combination of skills in his vision of lake construction.
Joined ACI in 2003
John Olguin
Equipment Operator
John has been an equipment operator with Aquatic Consultants since 2005. He operates various types of equipment for lake and stream construction activities. John has developed into ACI's water feature specialist, as he has a unique vision for placement of rocks in artificial streams and waterfalls.
Joined ACI in 2005
Scott Bryan
Consultant
Scott was a Supervisory Research Biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department for nearly 10 years and the Vice-President of Operations for Aquatic Consultants for almost 7 years. In 2011, Scott left ACI to become the Senior Biologist for Central Arizona Project, however he still provides ACI with expert biological consultation and additional assistance whenever needed.
Master of Science in Fisheries Management, South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology, Eastern Illinois University
Vice-President of ACI from 2005-2011
